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L4 XVR

1994 Tvr Chimaera

Black Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,203 mi
Last recorded77,203 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1994 Tvr Chimaera57,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XVR
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 77,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,558 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 69,214 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 68,615 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 68,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,123 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 66,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 65,434 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 62,196 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 56,899 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 53,352 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 46,329 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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L4 XVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera in Black with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 57,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 XVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L4 XVR registered?

L4 XVR is a 1994 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 22 April 1994.

Is L4 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 XVR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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